BDO Interactive Assessment: Full Course PrepPack (2025)
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The BDO PrepPack includes:
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Full BDO interactive simulation – mirrors structure and question types.
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Focus practice drills – sharpen Numerical skills and Reading Comprehension.
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Video-driven course – study guides & tutorials for every question style.
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- J.P. Morgan
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- Bank of America
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Course Content Breakdown
What Is the BDO Assessment?
BDO Assessment (overview): An Amberjack-run aptitude test simulating a workday at BDO. You’ll handle an email inbox and respond to ~22 items mixing numerical reasoning, reading comprehension, and situational judgment. There’s no overall time limit. Afterward, you’ll complete a behavioural assessment and a pre-recorded video interview.
BDO Assessment – SJT Sample Question
The BDO SJT (Situational Judgment Test) assesses your behaviour and attitude in the workplace and evaluate your choices, responses, and reaction to work-related situations.
You will be presented with a scenario and a list of responses. You will need to choose which of the responses is the most effective and which is the least effective.
The BDO assessment includes about 16 SJT questions.
Let’s take a look –
BDO Situational Judgment Test Sample Question
You have recently joined a big accountancy firm as an accounts trainee. You have been assigned several tasks, including vendor invoices, paying bills, and creating invoices for numerous clients. You are therefore committed to several deadlines. An experienced partner in your team, with whom you usually have lunch, approaches you. He asks you to join him at a conference next week as a representative of the company, presenting detailed information regarding the exclusive services your firm has to offer. This would be a great learning opportunity for you, but it will keep you out of the office for two whole days.
Do You:
(choose one of these statements that you feel represents you the most, and another one that represents you the least)
Skip the opportunity, as you must meet your deadlines and feel that, as a trainee, you are not yet qualified to represent the company in such a situation. Make a note to yourself to be more prepared for such an opportunity in the future.
Thank your partner and agree immediately to go, as this is a great opportunity. Try to move some of your deadlines and ask your fellow trainees to help you prepare for the conference.
Agree to go. Work extra hard during the weekend to meet all your deadlines and put in a few extra hours to prepare yourself adequately for the conference.
Thank your partner for his offer and try to find out more about your expected role in the conference. Then, figure out if you can meet your deadlines before the conference, and if you can, notify the partner you will join him.
Thank your partner and agree to go. Delegate your tasks equally among your fellow team members so you won't overload one individual person with all your tasks and ensure these will be completed in time.
Let's consider each response individually:
Best - Response #4: In this response, you show an ability to re-evaluate your obligations and prioritize your tasks. Only after doing so do you make an educated decision based on the information you have collected. This is a positive response choice that displays excellent decision-making skills and conscientiousness. You not only prioritize, but you do so well, by taking responsibility for your previous commitments.
Response #1: This response does not necessarily indicate an in-depth consideration of options, but it demonstrates an inclination to make choices based on what is in the best interest of the company. Although you are not demonstrating superior decision-making skills, this response indicates other positive aspects of your personality. This is not a classic positive response, but it is definitely not a bad one either.
Response #2: You agree immediately to your partner’s suggestion, without considering the results. By doing so, you fail to contemplate your options and prioritize your tasks. You take your colleague’s help as a given and put your own personal development above company deadlines and obligations. This is a negative response choice.
Response #3: In this response, you demonstrate ambition and determination as you are willing to work extra hard to complete your obligations and prepare adequately for the conference. However, you agree to attend the conference without re-evaluating your obligations and ensuring you will be able to meet all your deadlines in time.
Worst - Response #5: You agree to go, and you delegate your responsibilities to your colleagues. By doing so, you not only display an unwillingness or inability to prioritize your tasks but also a lack of consideration toward your co-workers, who are now expected to complete your workload. You don’t ask your colleagues for help; rather you delegate your tasks and expect them to complete them according to your deadlines without consideration for their responsibilities. This shows incomprehension of your position in the organizational hierarchy as you are not in a higher position than your colleagues and should not be taking it upon yourself to delegate your tasks to them. You prefer your own personal development over company deadlines and over team effort. This is a very negative response choice.
Tip: When answering these questions, you need to consider the main competencies BDO is looking for and try to align yourself with this approach.
BDO Assessment – Numerical Reasoning Sample Question
The BDO numerical reasoning test assesses your ability to interpret and work with numeric data presented in graphs, tables, and rations.
You will be presented with an email from your colleague containing numerical information displayed in graphs and tables. You will need to analyse the data and select the correct answer.
The BDO assessment includes about 5 numerical reasoning questions.
Let’s view an example –
BDO Numerical Reasoning Test Sample Question
From: Tom Jones
Subject: RE: Analysis of Smoking Habits in the UK
Hi,
I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to you as a data analyst at a public health services organization, with a task to conduct research on the correlation between major global events and the rate of tobacco consumption in various countries.
In this context, I would like to focus on the prevalence of smoking in the UK in 2002, specifically for the fourth largest age group. I believe that the results of this analysis will contribute to our understanding of the impact of global events on smoking habits and ultimately inform public health initiatives.
Looking forward to reading your insights on this matter.
Best regards,
Tom
What was the smoking prevalence in the UK in the fourth biggest age group in 2002?
Tip: Take into account all the units of measurement used in the graphs and tables presented to you.
BDO Assessment – Reading Comprehension Sample Question
From: Hillary
Subject: RE: Motivational Coaching
Hi,
Hello,
We are seeking some motivational coaching for our team. However, we are a bit sceptical regarding its efficacy of it.
I've done some research and stumbled upon an article discussing this topic. I would appreciate it if you read the article and answer what you understand about the efficacy of motivational coaching in organisations.
Thank you in advance,
Hillary
Copied in information:
Motivational coaching has garnered attention as a potentially effective tool for large organizations, and a closer examination suggests that it can indeed be a valuable asset. Proponents emphasize its potential to increase employee engagement, boost productivity, and enhance job satisfaction. Coaching helps employees set clear goals and align their personal values with organizational objectives, ultimately leading to improved performance and retention.
While concerns and criticisms exist, including employee resistance, resource constraints, coach qualifications, and ROI measurement challenges, the consensus leans toward the effectiveness of motivational coaching. When implemented thoughtfully and with a strategic focus on employee well-being, it can contribute positively to the success of large organizations in today's competitive business landscape.
Please select one of the following options to reply:
Tip: Optimize your efficiency by reviewing the questions beforehand to guide your attention to specific details, minimizing the need for frequent passage referrals.
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BDO Video Interview
BDO Video Interview (Amberjack): a prerecorded interview with up to 5 prompts on motivation/fit (why BDO, why your service line), strengths, teamwork, and a challenge example—answer using STAR. You’ll get brief prep time before each prompt, then 2 minutes to record; it’s one take with no pauses or retakes. Keep answers concise and evidence-based (impact/metrics). Quick setup tips: quiet space, eye-level camera, clear audio, and a neutral background.
BDO Video Interview Tips
This is a real interview in every way
Although not face-to-face with a person, your recording will be reviewed by your recruiters. Thus, you should treat the video interview with all seriousness – dress as you would for a regular interview, keep eye contact with the camera, and speak clearly and confidently.
Be prepared
Before taking the interview, ensure you are familiar with the job description and the BDO’s culture, vision, values, and priorities. You should also plan ahead and consider the ways you would like to grow within the company and what career path you want to take.
Showcase your skills and competencies
This is your chance to shine. Emphasize your skills and competencies and show how you can use them to elevate the position and contribute to the company.
BDO Assessment Centre Tips
Stand out
The BDO virtual assessment is your last chance to impress and prove that you are the best fit for the job. Thus, in all the tasks, especially in the group exercise, you need to shine above the other candidates and bring out your personality, skills, and social and collaborative capabilities.
Be thorough
Make sure you understand each assignment and go over all the relevant details, particularly in the presentation task, where you need to cover all the essential objectives.
Make sure you understand each assignment and go over all the relevant details, particularly in the presentation task, where you need to cover all the essential objectives.
Call into question
The day is your opportunity to learn more about the role and the company, so come with prepared questions, and feel free to ask your recruiters everything you need to know to understand better what to expect in your new job.
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